Bar Italia has been the heart of Ponte a Serraglio for decades. It was the first place I went to when I arrived in the village almost 15 years ago. I go there, or to Il Monaco, both belonging to hardworking Annalisa, every day when I am in my apartment. Annalisa is ably helped by her sister Suzanna and her team.
Bar Italia has closed for a little while for renovations. Luckily, Il Monaco will take over until the new bar is ready. I don’t know where I would be without my morning coffee and sfoglia.
There was a send off on the last night of the old bar and friends gathered for the party. I was not there, but others have taken photos to share. Thank you Paola, Paul and Collette.
The plans for the new bar were discussed.
Here is a sneak peek at the new chairs.
Several people chipped in to begin the demolishing of the old bar.
Last to go was the coffee machine.
I hope the lovely lady stays.
I wish Annalisa the very best and look forward to the brand new bar. I will be there for the grand opening. I’m sure there will be another party and everyone will be invited.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 
I recall fond memories of many visits to Bar Italia when we were staying across the river for a week in autumn 2015.
Bar Italia has been an important part of our Italian lives and I hope the renovation goes well.
Looking forward to see the new bar later in the year.
Me too!
It was also the place we stopped when we first came to Bagni di Lucca. I am not quite sure I like the old place to go as it had a decadent charm… We shall see…
I do hope that they will not change the recipe for the sfoglie… they are the best!
In any case, best wishes to Annalisa and her team!
There was a problem with dampness which needed to be seen to. I’m sure it will look great. I too, hope the sfoglie remain the same.
Look forward to having a drink in the new bar
It will be great to see it revitalised.
Ciao Annalisa sarò presente all;inagurazione del nuovo BAR CHE NON SO SE CAMBIERA NOME AUGURO BUON LAVORO ………🤔😘
2018-01-08 23:44 GMT+01:00 Bella Bagni di Lucca :
> Debra Kolkka posted: “Bar Italia has been the heart of Ponte a Serraglio > for decades. It was the first place I went to when I arrived in the village > almost 15 years ago. I go there, or to Il Monaco, both belonging to > hardworking Annalisa, every day when I am in my apartment. A” >
Ciao ANNALISA ho mancato alla chiusura del vecchio Bar ,ma saro presente all;innagurazione !!!!!! AUGURO UN BUON LAVORO!!!!!😘🤔😎
2018-01-09 21:25 GMT+01:00 Maria Chicca :
> Ciao Annalisa sarò presente all;inagurazione del nuovo BAR CHE NON SO SE > CAMBIERA NOME AUGURO BUON LAVORO ………🤔😘 > > 2018-01-08 23:44 GMT+01:00 Bella Bagni di Lucca comment-reply@wordpress.com>: > >> Debra Kolkka posted: “Bar Italia has been the heart of Ponte a Serraglio >> for decades. It was the first place I went to when I arrived in the village >> almost 15 years ago. I go there, or to Il Monaco, both belonging to >> hardworking Annalisa, every day when I am in my apartment. A” >>
I’m sure it will all be very tastefully renovated and I look forward to an aperitivo or two in September – thankyou for keeping us all sonwell informed Deb
I am most interested to see the new bar. It was renovated not long after we bought in Ponte a Serraglio, but that was some time ago now.
We’ll be Visiting Bagni di Lucca as soon as Italia opens up
Can’t wait to visit Bar Italia